DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Analgesic and anti-rheumatic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Antiphlogistic and pain therapy e.g. for rheumatoid arthritis, arthroses and spondylarthroses, ankylosing spondylitis. Slight to moderate pain such as headaches, toothache, menstrual pain and fever.
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Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.
Contraindicated during pregnancy (risk of contractions and premature closure of the ductus arteriosus botalli) and lactation (substance passes into breast milk).
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
Topical: Gel: 3-4 times/day lightly rub 3-4 g gel (treatment duration: 1-2 weeks).
Systemic: Adults/adolescents > 18 yrs: 50-200 mg/day p.o. or as supp. distributed over 1-2 ED. Initially or in acute pain conditions, increase dose to 300 mg/day if necessary. Peroral application best with a meal and sufficient liquid.
Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.
Gel: 2.5%.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
- Occasionally gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, photosensitivity.
- Rare: fatigue, headache, cutaneous side effects such as maculopapular exanthema, urticaria, pruritus.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Children/teenagers < 18 years, hypersensitivity or photoallergic reactions to the substance or cross-reactions to fibrates. Active stomach or intestinal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding. Severe liver or kidney failure.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Ketoprofen-ratiopharm®, Phardol Schmerz-Gel®, Togal Mobil Gel®, Togal®, Togal®, Togal®.
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
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